While Blues forward Ivan Barbashev wasn't called for a penalty on a high hit on Marcus Johansson in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, he may face discipline from the league.
The Department of Player Safety announced Friday that Barbashev will have a hearing Friday for an illegal hit to the head (see below).
Ivan Barbashev with a high hit on Marcus Johansson.Clean or dirty hit? --#StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/lok8yHC3qD
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June 7, 2019 It's worth noting of the five players to have a hearing this postseason all have been suspended at least one game.
The series shifts back to St. Louis for Game 6 Sunday night with the Blues leading 3-2.
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